ARTIST :The MissionRELEASE:SilverBACKSTORY: The goth-rock figureheads this week, in the U.K., document their 25th anniversary reunion with a limited-edition 3-disc CD/DVD set that features two full concerts recorded last year and part of a third on PAL-format DVD, plus a bonus CD featuring near-complete audio from one of the gigs as well (see full tracklist).BUY: Amazon.co.uk (2DVD/1CD)

ARTIST :Heaven 17RELEASES:The Luxury Gap: Collector’s EditionBACKSTORY: The classic synthpop outfit this week releases, in the U.K., an expanded reissue of its 1983 sophomore album, featuring the original album, a second disc collecting nine B-sides and remixes and a DVD with videos for “Let Me Go,” “Temptation” and more. The reissue is in conjunction with H17′s UK tour (see dates).BUY: Amazon.co.uk (2CD/1DVD)

ARTIST :Rites of SpringRELEASE:Six Song DemoBACKSTORY: Dischord this week releases the original demo tape from the short-lived but highly influential Fugazi precursor, a collection of early songs recorded in 1984 before the band had ever played a show. The disc has been mastered from the original tapes and is presented exactly as it “with the tape collages and assorted audio-graffiti.”BUY: Amazon.com (CD, digital)

ARTIST :Peter Blegvad & Andy PartridgeRELEASE:GonwardsBACKSTORY: XTC’s Andy Partridge has re-teamed with singer-songwriter Peter Blegvad for a follow-up to the duo’s 2004 album Orpheus: The Lowdown. The new record, out this week in the U.K. on Partridge’s Ape House Music, features 10 songs, including “The Devil’s Lexicon,” “Sacred Objects” and “The Impeccable Dandy in White.”BUY: Amazon.co.uk (CD, digital)

ARTIST :The B-52sRELEASE:Cosmic ThingBACKSTORY: The smash 1989 album from the Athens, Ga., bunch is reissued this week by Mobile Fidelity on audiophile vinyl. The album features the singles “Channel Z,” “Love Shack,” “Roam” and “Deadbeat Club,” and features other tracks such as “Follow Your Blues,” “Junebug” and “Bushfire.”BUY: Amazon.com (Vinyl)

ARTIST :Clan of XymoxRELEASE:Kindred SpiritsBACKSTORY: The long-running darkwave favorites this week release, in the U.S. (it’s already out in the U.K.), a tribute to some of their own favorite bands with a collection featuring covers of tracks by The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees and both Joy Division and New Order (see full tracklist).BUY: Amazon.com (CD)